Jenson had 4 times as much money as Wesley. After Wesley's father gave Wesley $33, the amount of money Jenson had become $3 less than that of Wesley's. How much did Wesley have in the end?
| |
Wesley |
Jenson |
| Before |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
+ $33 |
|
| After |
1 u + $33 |
4 u |
The amount that Jenson had remains unchanged.
If Jenson had another $3, Wesley and Jenson would have the same amount in the end.
4 u + 3 = 1 u + 33
4 u - 1 u = 33 - 3
3 u = 33 - 3
3 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 3 = 10
Amount that Wesley had in the end
= 1 u + 33
= 10 + 33
= $43
Answer(s): $43
